182: Chapter 182 Provoking Lu Ziqiao

Hearing her father's voice suddenly turn gentle, Lin Wanyu felt a layer of goosebumps rise on her skin: "Daddy, are you okay? The tone you're using is really cheesy."

"Hahaha, good girl, tell me quickly."

Lin Wanyu huffed: "I can't be bothered to tell you. I called you for something else. Brother Yang said..."

"Daughter, you're already calling him Brother Yang? It seems your relationship with Zhao Yang is quite good."

"Daddy!" Lin Wanyu was a bit annoyed, "Are you going to listen to me or not? If you keep interrupting, don't come crying to me when Lins International Bank suffers huge losses."

"Hmm? What losses?" The tone on the other end finally returned to normal.

Only then did Lin Wanyu explain Zhao Yang's assessment of Lins International Bank. Finally, Lin Wanyu emphasized: "Brother Yang has never failed in his investments. Daddy, I suggest you adjust your corporate strategy immediately; there's still time."

"Alright, I'll convene the board of directors immediately. Daughter, just stay in Shanghai, stick with Zhao Yang, and maintain a good relationship with him. If anyone gives you pressure, Daddy will handle it for you."

"Oh, there's no pressure. I'm hanging up now, Brother Yang is waiting for me."

"Alright, alright, go ahead."

After hanging up, Lin Wanyu didn't know what she thought of, but her face flushed red, and she returned downstairs.

Zhao Yang had already finished tidying up and asked: "Is your father preparing to adjust his decisions?"

Lin Wanyu nodded: "Brother Yang, thank you."

"We're on the same side, why be so polite?"

Lin Wanyu rolled her eyes playfully and said: "I learned how to make braised pork belly from Sister Hai Ping; are you interested in tasting it? See if there's anything I need to improve?"

Zhao Yang was stunned, feeling a strange sensation in his heart—this girl learned to make braised pork belly just to feed him? Looking at Lin Wanyu's expectant gaze, Zhao Yang smiled and nodded: "Alright, I'll taste Wanyu's cooking."

"That's great." Lin Wanyu smiled, "I just bought some high-quality pork belly yesterday; I'll go back and make it now."

"Then I'll go with you, and meet your new friends while I'm at it." Zhao Yang said, "Pick two bottles of red wine from the wine cabinet downstairs and bring them along."

"Okay, Brother Yang."

Afterward, Lin Wanyu carried the two bottles of red wine and returned to 3601 with Zhao Yang. Just as Lin Wanyu took out her keys, she heard howling, ghost-like singing coming from 3602.

"How can I win back the happiness that has passed... The person by your side has taken my seat, her hands holding a Rose, promising to accompany you for the rest of your life..."

Lin Wanyu rolled her eyes, turned around, and pushed open the door to 3602, saying loudly: "Zhang Wei! Can you close the door when you're singing? The whole hallway can hear you."

"Ah?" A man who looked very much like "Erkang" poked his head out, "I did close the door; it must have been Lü Ziqiao who forgot when he went out."

Lin Wanyu stared into Zhang Wei's eyes: "Did you cry?"

"No." Zhang Wei stiffened his neck, "I was just cutting onions."

"Alright, alright..." Lin Wanyu waved her hand, "It's not embarrassing to cry while singing Passerby's new song. Even those who haven't been in a relationship cry, let alone you."

Zhang Wei had a touched expression: "Wanyu, you are so right. Just how many times was this Passerby dumped to be able to write so many heartbreaking songs?"

Zhao Yang, standing to the side, twitched his lips and coughed lightly: "Wanyu, is this the Zhang Wei you mentioned?"

"Yes, yes, yes." Lin Wanyu quickly said to Zhang Wei, "Zhang Wei, this is Brother Yang, I told you about him before."

Zhang Wei was stunned, then his eyes lit up: "Oh my, Chief Prosecutor Zhao, hello, hello. Hehe, my name is Zhang Wei, I'm an intern lawyer."

Zhao Yang reached out to shake his hand and smiled: "Hello, just call me Brother Yang in private. You're in the legal profession too, so we're practically colleagues. Keep up the good work; looking at your demeanor, you'll definitely be a great lawyer in the future."

Zhang Wei revealed an expression as if he were bathed in a spring breeze: "Brother Yang, thank you for the compliment; I will work hard. Is Brother Yang here to inspect the work today?"

Lin Wanyu rolled her eyes at him, "Brother Yang is just here to see everyone. You notify Teacher Zeng, Lü Ziqiao, and Guan Gu to come to 3601 for dinner. Brother Yang brought two bottles of fine wine for everyone."

As she spoke, she shook the red wine in her hands.

Zhang Wei looked closely, but it was all French, so he couldn't understand it, yet he still put on an expression of understanding: "It really is fine wine."

Inside 3601, Hu Yifei was lounging on the sofa, her face covered in a dense layer of cucumber slices.

Seeing Zhao Yang, she quickly sat up, and the cucumber slices fell clattering onto her chest; some fell into her neckline, and others bounced onto the floor: "Brother Yang, you're here. Wait for me to go wash my face. Youyou, Yumo, come out quickly, the legendary super handsome guy is here."

Before Hu Yifei's voice had even faded, two big-eyed beauties ran out from the inner room. Zhao Yang recognized them at a glance.

The short-haired one who could pass for "Zhou Xun" was Tang Youyou, and the long-haired beauty with the office lady vibe was Qin Yumo.

After Lin Wanyu made the introductions, Zhang Wei, Lü Ziqiao, and Zeng Xiaoxian also ran over. Zhao Yang greeted them one by one, Hu Yifei brought over drinks and snacks, and everyone began to chat.

What everyone was most interested in was naturally the recent political earthquake in Shanghai. Zhao Yang picked out some minor details to tell them, making everyone gasp in surprise, greatly shocked by the unimaginable ways the corrupt officials had embezzled money.

After listening to the gossip, Hu Yifei ran to the kitchen to help Lin Wanyu cook. Zhao Yang told them to just make whatever they were good at, and if it wasn't enough, he would call a five-star hotel to have some sent over.

Zhao Yang counted the people and asked: "Where are Guan Gu, Zhanbo, and Haizao?"

Zeng Xiaoxian pointed downstairs: "Zhanbo is working overtime downstairs; I heard him say he'll finish testing that software soon. Haizao and him will come up in a while. Sister Hai Ping and Brother Chun took the kids out to play. I sent a message to Guan Gu, he should be back soon."

Zhao Yang smiled in realization: "Hai Ping brought Ranran over to live here?"

"Yeah." Zeng Xiaoxian said, "Under our persuasion, Sister Hai Ping isn't in a rush to buy a house anymore. They plan to rent the whole of 3502 downstairs to reunite the family and live comfortably for a few years first. Anyway, Brother Yang, you said it doesn't matter how long they rent for."

Zhao Yang smiled: "If Zhanbo helps fill the quota, their family can enjoy a 50% discount on the whole thing."

Lü Ziqiao couldn't help but interject: "Brother Yang, I've been drifting in the Jianghu for so many years, you are the most generous landlord I've ever met; you really don't seem to care about material possessions."

Zhao Yang smiled: "Forget about me, let's talk about you. How could you let Meijia leave?"

Lü Ziqiao's expression stalled, and he made a bitter face: "Meijia wanted to leave herself, what could I do?"

"Wait until Meijia finds a boyfriend out there, then let's see if you can still say it so lightly." Zhao Yang said, seemingly casually, "Later on, you can just wait to sing 'The Seat' with Zhang Wei."

Lü Ziqiao's mouth twitched, imagining certain scenes, and his gaze became serious.

Zhao Yang stopped there, not wanting to nag anymore, and started chatting about other things.

A few minutes later, Lü Ziqiao finally couldn't help it: "Brother Yang, where do you think Meijia went? She said she went to stay with relatives, she must be lying."

Zhao Yang looked at him: "Lü Ziqiao, just say what you want to say."

"Uh..." Lü Ziqiao laughed sheepishly, "Brother Yang, could you help find out where Meijia is? I don't mean anything else by it, we're just friends, I just want to know if she's safe."

"Alright, I'll check for you." Zhao Yang smiled.

Lü Ziqiao immediately perked up: "Thank you, Brother Yang."

At this moment, Zhao Yang's phone rang—it was a call from Gao Qiqiang.

Zhao Yang took it to the side and pressed the answer button.

Gao Qiqiang's voice immediately came through the phone: "Boss, there's a private matter I'd like to ask for your help with."

Zhao Yang was stunned for a moment, then smiled: "Just say it."

"I want to ask you to help me find someone, a woman named Qin Yumo."

"Who?" Zhao Yang's voice went up an octave, "Say that again, it was too noisy just now, I didn't hear you clearly."

Gao Qiqiang said it again: "Qin Yumo! Qin from Qin Dynasty, Yu from feather, Mo from ink..."

"--- Foster fathers: Begging for five stars!"